Jockey Club presents over HK$6.84 million in cash incentives to Hong Kong medallists from the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) tonight (16 March) hosted the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme (JCAIAS) Presentation Ceremony to recognise the achievements of medallists at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD). A total of HK$6,843,750 in cash incentives was awarded to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region team in recognition of their outstanding achievement in winning 11 gold, 23 silver and 26 bronze medals.

Jockey Club presents over HK$6.84 million in cash incentives to Hong Kong medallists from the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities.

Guests attending today’s ceremony included The Hon Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government; Hua You, Deputy Commissioner of Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China; Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Tang King-shing, Chairman of Hong Kong Sports Institute; Jenny Fung, President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee; Club Stewards, and representatives from the HKSAR delegation.

Officiating at the ceremony, The Hon Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government said that the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time, showcased the power of integrated development within the Greater Bay Area and carried particularly significant meaning. The athletes demonstrated an indomitable and never-give-up spirit, excelling across different events and inspiring us through their perseverance and hard work. He thanked the Jockey Club for providing cash awards to the medallists at the National Games for Persons with Disabilities for the first time through the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme. The recognition and support are truly commendable.

Officiating at the ceremony, The Hon Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government.

The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, commended the team, saying: “The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region team achieved outstanding results at this year’s National Games for Persons with Disabilities. All athletes gave their best, demonstrating Hong Kong’s ‘can-do spirit’. My sincere thanks to athletes for bringing such positive energy to society and for helping to raise public awareness of parasports. It is very encouraging to see so many people participating in sport, chasing their dreams with courage, and promoting inclusion with such spirit. The Club will continue to work hand-in-hand with the HKSAR Government and various sectors to build on the successful experience of the National Games, to deepen exchange and co-operation within the Greater Bay Area, and to contribute to the development of a strong sporting nation.”

The Hon Martin Liao, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Boccia athlete Leung Yuk-wing competed at the NGD for the first time and won two gold medals. He shared, “It was especially meaningful to stand on the podium on home soil, as the boccia events were held in Hong Kong. Our entire team performed remarkably, winning 4 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals — the best-ever result in team history. I am deeply grateful to the Government, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the Jockey Club and the community for their support. I will continue to work hard and prepare for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, aiming for more success.”

Table tennis athlete Wong Ting-ting, who competed in three events, winning a medal in each, said, “It is a great honour to compete in the NGD in Hong Kong and to win three bronze medals. Competing at the nation’s top multi-sport event is extremely challenging, but thanks to the support of my team I was able to perform at my best. I will continue to aim for new highs and win more medals for Hong Kong.”

Jockey Club presents over HK$6.84 million in cash incentives to Hong Kong medallists from the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities.

The Club launched the three-year JCAIAS in 2023, sponsoring the Hong Kong Sports Institute to provide cash awards to Hong Kong, China athletes who excel in major sports events. These include the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Para Games, World University Games, National Games and National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and their respective Winter Games. Over HK$94 million in cash incentives has been granted to date.

In support of the National Games co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time, the Club committed over HK$500 million to the Hong Kong and Guangdong Competition Regions. As sole Partner Sponsor of the Hong Kong Competition Region, it supported volunteer service programmes, territory-wide community and school promotional activities, as well as initiatives to help underprivileged groups and young people attend the events as spectators.

Over the years, the Club has promoted sports at both community and elite levels through numerous initiatives, enabling people of all ages and abilities to enjoy sports. Funded jointly by the Club and the Government, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, (then called the Jubilee Sports Centre) opened in 1982. In 1992, the Club’s Charities Trust provided an endowment of HK$200 million to establish a trust fund, now called the Hong Kong Jockey Club Elite Athletes Fund. In 2021, the Club pledged HK$150 million in funding to match the HKSAR Government’s HK$150 million grant for the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club-supported Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour, part of the Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, held its Tsim Sha Tsui Community Exhibition Launch Ceremony today (16 May) at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. The exhibition showcases horse sculptures created by renowned artist Simon Ma and the works are on a year-long tour of Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, symbolising unity between the Club and the community.

Horse sculptures created by renowned artist Simon Ma, are on show at the piazza of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre from today until 21 May.

Guests in attendance at the launch ceremony included Chris Sun, HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Winfried Engelbrecht‑Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; and artist Simon Ma.

Chris Sun, HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare (3rd right); Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (3rd left); renowned artist Simon Ma (2nd right); Eric Lee, Yau Tsim Mong District Officer (1st right); Wong Kwok Hing, Commissioner of Correctional Services (2nd left) at the Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour Tsim Sha Tsui Community Exhibition Launch Ceremony as part of the Club’s Year of the Horse campaign.

The Tsim Sha Tsui Community Exhibition at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza runs from today until 21 May. The exhibition will then tour Tamar Park in Admiralty, as well as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other locations. Through art and community engagement, it offers more citizens the opportunity to experience the unique charm of horse culture combined with contemporary art. The exhibition also features a nighttime horse-themed light show, highlighting the dynamic movement and power of galloping horses.

Guests joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

Guests joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

Guests joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

Today’s launch ceremony also saw the announcement of the winners of the “Horse With You” Art Competition, launched by the Club in conjunction with Ma. A renowned interdisciplinary artist from Hong Kong, Ma is dedicated to promoting cultural and artistic exchange between East and West, with the horse serving as a significant creative symbol representing strength, unity and the spirit of heritage. As part of the Club’s 140th anniversary celebrations, thousands of young people - from kindergarten to university level – created artworks for the competition, drawing inspiration from the equine paintings of pioneering Chinese artist Xu Beihong. The competition comprised ten categories, with 30 winners or winning teams selected.

Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (7th right) presented awards to winners of the “Horse With You” Art Competition.

Almost 100 (TBC) award-winning students from the “Horse With You” Art Competition - launched by the Club in conjunction with Simon Ma – together with mentees of the HKSAR Government’s Strive and Rise Programme and underprivileged students, joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

Almost 100 (TBC) award-winning students from the “Horse With You” Art Competition - launched by the Club in conjunction with Simon Ma – together with mentees of the HKSAR Government’s Strive and Rise Programme and underprivileged students, joined hands to paint mini horse sculptures at the launch ceremony.

The Club’s Year of the Horse campaign is a year-long celebration of the close bond between horses and humans and the contribution racing makes to Hong Kong. It also promotes tourism as well as equine and sports development. Racing is not only the city’s favourite pastime, but also a symbol of its “can-do” spirit and stability under One Country, Two Systems. Through the success of Hong Kong horses on the international stage, the sport also brings pride to the community and global recognition to our city. None of this would be possible without the horse. For more information, please visit https://hkjc.com/YOTH.

Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (Photo 9, 4th right, back row; Photo 10, 1st left); Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (2nd right, back row); renowned artist Simon Ma (3rd right, back row), Eric Lee, Yau Tsim Mong District Officer (2nd left, back row); and Wong Kwok Hing, Commissioner of Correctional Services (4th left, back row) posed a group photo for a horse-themed mural at the Tsim Sha Tsui pedestrian subway.

Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (Photo 9, 4th right, back row; Photo 10, 1st left); Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (2nd right, back row); renowned artist Simon Ma (3rd right, back row), Eric Lee, Yau Tsim Mong District Officer (2nd left, back row); and Wong Kwok Hing, Commissioner of Correctional Services (4th left, back row) posed a group photo for a horse-themed mural at the Tsim Sha Tsui pedestrian subway.

Guests posed a group photo with winners of the “Horse With You” Art Competition.